Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Figs Wrapped in Bacon recipe. This appetizer or side dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of juicy, caramelized figs and crispy, smoky bacon creates a harmonious balance that is sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create this delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. We also offer variations of the recipe, including a delectable Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs and a tempting Bacon-Wrapped Dates recipe. These variations provide exciting alternatives with unique flavor profiles, ensuring that there's something for every palate to savor.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for an addictive flavor combo that's sweet, salty and delicious. You can use dates, too. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each fig; fill with 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chile blend powder and cinnamon. Dip one side of each bacon piece in brown sugar mixture; wrap each fig with a bacon piece, sugar side out. Secure with a toothpick., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
Make crowd-pleasing bacon-wrapped figs to serve as an irresistible appetizer with this super simple recipe.
Provided by Molly Watson
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Rinse the figs clean and pat them dry. Trim off any excess stem from them and set them aside.*
- Cut each piece of bacon in half lengthwise so you have long, skinny strips of bacon to work with. If you want to use less bacon per fig, cut them in half crosswise as well.
- Wrap each fig with a strip of bacon. The bacon should wrap around several times; have it overlap as little as possible. This method will help the bacon stay on without the help of toothpicks. If you want to use shorter bacon strips, you may need to use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place; once the bacon is cooked, it should hold in place on its own so you can remove the toothpicks as it cooks or before serving.
- You can now cook them one of two ways, on the stove or under a broiler: On the Stove : Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Set the bacon-wrapped figs in the pan and cook, turning as each side browns and crisps up, until all sides of the bacon are done to your liking. Remove the figs, setting them on several layers of paper towels to blot off any excess fat before serving them piping hot. Under a Broiler : Heat a broiler. Set the figs on a baking sheet. Turn the figs as needed to brown and crisp the bacon on all sides. As above, transfer the figs to several layers of paper towels to blot off any excess fat before serving them piping hot. *If you want to gild the lily, cut a vertical slit in the sides of the figs before wrapping them and insert a peeled almond or a nub of blue cheese or a bit of goat cheese in the center, then proceed with Step #3.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON
"The meaty bacon plus the sweet, floral, honeyed fig is such a good combination. You will find it will be hard to stop eating them," says Chef Eric Ripert. This recipe is from his website. Photo by Gino Reyes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat toaster oven to broil and line the toaster oven tray with foil.
- Wrap each fig in a strip of bacon, trimming the bacon as necessary, and secure with a toothpick. Season with salt and pepper and place on the toaster oven tray.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the figs are tender.
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS
Our version of the retro hors d'oeuvre rumaki - bacon-wrapped water chestnuts and chicken liver - substitutes figs, goat cheese and pesto for a fruity, tangy twist. Consider it rumaki 2.0.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler. Slice the figs about 3/4 of the way down the center lengthwise, and open each like a book; set aside.
- Combine the goat cheese, pesto, lemon juice and zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl with a rubber spatula. Fill each fig with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese-pesto mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed fig with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Put the figs, seam-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Broil, turning once, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
MESCLUN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON
Categories Salad Leafy Green Broil Goat Cheese Fig Bacon Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until most of fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each fig half with small end of a melon-ball cutter and discard. Scoop cheese with same end of melon-ball cutter and just fill each fig half. Press fig halves together to form whole figs.
- Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt, then rub onto 1 side of each bacon slice. Wrap 1 bacon slice, sugared side out, around each fig and secure with a toothpick.
- Broil figs, bacon sides up, on rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until bacon is browned, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then discard toothpicks.
- Toss mesclun with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss with oil. Serve figs with salad.
BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
Bring together sweet and salty for an outstanding flavor experience with Bacon-Wrapped Figs. Bacon-Wrapped Figs are a great addition to any menu.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Spread cheese onto cut sides of figs; wrap with bacon, overlapping ends of bacon under figs. Place figs, cut sides up, in shallow pan.
- Broil, 6 inches from heat, 8 to 10 min. or until bacon is crisp.
- Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON
This is another of the recipes that disappeared so quickly that I didn't get to take a photo of them....they are that good!! They have a little bit of sweet from the fig, some tang from the cheese, and salt from the bacon. A great balance of flavors! The aged goat cheese called for in this recipe is firmer than fresh and has a dry rind. Two of the kinds that work best in this dish are Bucheron and Pouligny-St. Pierre, both have just the right amount of tang.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 16 fig halves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until most of the fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minute You do not want crispy bacon!
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain.
- Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each of the fig halves with the small end of a melon-baller, set aside for another use. (Makes great ice cream or just bite sized snacks).
- Scoop out a piece of the goat cheese with the same meon-baller and fill in the hole in each fig half with the cheese scoop.
- Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.
- Rub the mixture onto 1 side of each bacon slice, and cut each bacon slice in half to have 16 slices of bacon.
- Wrap 1 of the half strips of bacon around 1 of the fig halves, leaving the sugar/spice side out, and secure with a toothpick.
- Broil the figs, cut side up, on the rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from the heat, until bacon is browned - about 2 minute.
- Cool slightly and then discard toothpicks.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 186.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3
BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
Serve your guests with these baked figs wrapped with bacon - a delicious appetizer.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1- inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cut each bacon slice in half. Cut slit in each fig; stuff with nut. Place basil leaf on bacon piece; wrap around fig. Place seam side down in pan.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bacon is brown. Serve warm with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC AND FIG
Adding fig preserves and balsamic vinegar to bacon-wrapped pork gives you the perfect sweet-salty combo of flavors that is impressive enough to serve guests. Best of all, it's ready in about 20 minutes. Be sure to use a tenderloin and not a loin - they are not the same size-wise and require very different cook times. I love to serve this with roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed sweet potatoes. Do not use thick-cut bacon, as it will not cook thoroughly.
Provided by France C
Categories Pork Tenderloin
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the pork tenderloin and let sit at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
- On a clean work surface, lay bacon slices side by side, overlapping them slightly. Brush fig preserves on one side of the bacon. Place pork tenderloin on bottom end of the bacon slices and roll up so that tenderloin is wrapped in bacon. Place tenderloin, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes and remove pork tenderloin from oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Brush balsamic glaze all over the pork and return to the oven to broil until pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 760.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe figs: Ripe figs are sweeter and have a more intense flavor. Look for figs that are plump and have a deep color.
- Use good quality bacon: The quality of the bacon will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good smoky flavor.
- Wrap the figs tightly in bacon: This will help to keep the figs moist and prevent them from falling apart.
- Cook the figs until the bacon is crispy: This will ensure that the bacon is cooked through and the figs are caramelized.
- Serve the figs warm: Figs are best served warm, so eat them as soon as they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Figs wrapped in bacon are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests.
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